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2021 Grand National: how you reacted to the big race on social media

Minella Times: winner of the 2021 Randox Grand National
Minella Times: winner of the 2021 Randox Grand NationalCredit: Edward Whitaker

The racing world enjoyed one of the most memorable Grand Nationals in recent years with Rachael Blackmore becoming the first female rider in history to win the world's most famous jumps race, thanks to Minella Times.

We delve into social media to see how the world reacted to Saturday's result . . .


Top broadcaster Clare Balding on one of racing's finest moments.

Hayley Turner made history when becoming the first female rider to win at Royal Ascot in 32 years in 2019, and sums up her emotions of the Grand National win.

Our Irish editor Richard Forristal clearly enjoyed that special moment.

Former Channel 4 racing pundit Graham Cunningham reflects on the performance.

ITV Racing's Rishi Persad enjoyed being one of the lucky few to witness Blackmore's special Aintree moment.

From one racing legend to another...

Perhaps Saturday's win will see a few more bookings in the Hotel Minella, who may have also been celebrating the Gold Cup success of Minella Indo...

Vieux Lion Rouge could not maintain his flawless record jumping the Aintree fences, but he is reported fine by David Pipe.

As are Bristol De Mai and Class Conti.

More good news, this time with Ami Desbois.


Read more on the 2021 Grand National:

2021 Grand National result: where your horse finished and who won

Jonjo O'Neill: Tom did the right thing by pulling up favourite Cloth Cap

'I chatted with Rachael at halfway – but I couldn't go with her from two out'

Katie Walsh: Rachael Blackmore is an inspiration to males and females alike

National hero Minella Times adds to season of seasons for Henry de Bromhead


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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 10 April 2021inGrand National festival

Last updated 23:00, 10 April 2021

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